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June 07

Strategic Trade Scheme

As part of Singapore Customs'continuous efforts to review and enhance our strategic goods control system, Singapore will be expanding the strategic goods control list for export, transhipment and transit. In line with the expanded controls, on 18 June 2007, Singapore Customs has launched a 3-tier Strategic Trade Scheme (STS) which is aimed to encourage self-compliance and to facilitate companies' legitimate trade in dual-use strategic goods and technology.

During the launch event for the scheme, certificates were presented to three pilot companies which have been accredited under Tier-3 of the STS.

For more information on the Strategic Trade Scheme, please click here.

To read the Opening Remarks by Director-General of Customs Mr Teo Eng Cheong, please click here.

Japan-Singapore-United States Export Controls Seminar, 18 June 2007

The Trace Contol Branch of Singapore Customs organised the Japan-Singapore-United States Export Controls Seminar on 18 June 2007 to update the industries of the latest developments to Japan’s and Singapore’s export control systems as well as to enhance awareness of the US’ re-export/ deemed export controls, which has extra-territorial jurisdiction on companies dealing in US- origin strategic goods.

Download the Seminar agenda (PDF 13 kb)
Download the Seminar brochure (PDF 29 kb)

Secure Trade Partnership Outreach Seminars

The Supply Chain Security Branch of Singapore Customs will be conducting a series of outreach seminars in June and July 2007 to raise companies’ awareness on the importance of supply chain security and to promote the Secure Trade Partnership (STP) programme.

Four outreach sessions are held at the National Library Building, covering topics such as the background of the STP, the assessment guidelines of the programme, application procedures the the benefits STP confers upon successful certification.



Singapore- United States- Australia Joint Seminar on Man-Portable Air Defence Systems, 7- 8 June 2007

The Singapore- United States- Australia Joint Seminar on Man-Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS), held on 7-8 June 2007, discussed and shared measures that the international community had taken to tighten controls over MANPADS and examined what could be done at a national level to ensure the safety and security of each country’s respective export control systems.

May 07 Events

Launch of the Secure Trade Partnership Programme, 25 May 2007

Singapore Customs announced the launched of the Strategic Trade Partnership (STP) programme on 25 May 2007. Mrs Lim Hwee Hwa, Minister of State for Finance and Transport officiated the launch at a ceremony, and presented certificates to the eight pilot companies who have been certified under STP.

The STP aims to strengthen and safeguard the security of supply chain operations. It is a voluntary certification programme administered by Singapore Customs that encourages companies to adopt robust security practices..



April 07 Events

Opening Address by DG of Singapore Customs at the 25th Pan Asian E-Commerce Alliance Meeting

This year 2007 marks the 7th Anniversary of the Pan-Asian E-Commerce Alliance. Established in July 2000, the alliance aims to promote and provide secure, trusted, reliable and value-adding IT infrastructure and facilities to enhance seamless trade globally. In his opening address, Mr Teo Eng Cheong, Director-General of Singapore Customs, expressed excitement in Singapore's growth in trade and the success of Singapore's Free Trade Agreements with various major economies around the world. He was confident that PAA is well positioned to take the lead in promoting efficient global trade. He added that TradeXchange®, the first IT project in Singapore to be sealed as a Public Private Partnership would play an integral part of the country's trade infrastructure.



Related Links -

Address by Mr Teo Eng Cheong, Director-General Singapore Customs At the 25th Pan Asian E-Commerce Alliance Welcome Dinner, 25th April 2007

Press Release for 25th Pan Asian E-Commerce Alliance Meeting in Singapore (25th-26th of April 2007)

More Anti-Cigarette Smuggling Public Education Efforts Rolled Out

Singapore Customs launched the next series of public education efforts in the form of bus and taxi advertisements in April 2007. The message that buying, selling and smoking of contraband cigarettes is a serious crime has gone to the streets reaching out to the public at large.

Sharing the Singapore Customs' Experience at the Cut Red Tape Seminar

Mrs Lam Meng Choo, Assistant Director-General of Singapore Customs shared the Singapore Customs' experience at the Cut Red Tape Seminar on 17 April 2007. The Cut Red Tape Movement was launched in 2000 to cut the bureaucratic rules and regulations in public agencies. Singapore Customs has in recent years moved towards more innovative and adaptive trade facilitative solutions that cater to the diverse needs of the trade. We have shifted from transaction-based to system-based controls, and from general "one-size-fits-all" schemes to offer customised solutions.

March 07 Events

Think Solutions Seminar on 21 March 2007

The results of the Call-For-Collaboration were announced on 21 March 2007, where six private firms would be investing S$4 million to develop solutions to streamline trade processes on the TradeXchange® platform. Jointly issued by Singapore Customs, Economic Development Board and Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, the Call-For-Collaboration aims to encourage the development, deployment and marketing of new and innovative value added services on TradeXchange® for the trade and logistics community in Singapore.

Related Links -

"Secure Trade Partnership" - Speech by Teo Eng Cheong, Director-General Singapore Customs, At Think Solutions Seminar, 21 March 2007

Infocomm-Enabled Supply Chains Boost Competitiveness of Manufacturing and Logistics Sector

Mr Chan Yeng Kit, Chief Executive Officer, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
Keynote Address - The Think Solutions Series: Real Time Supply Chain Management III "Advances In Logistics ICT"

Internal (Export Control) Compliance Programme/Approved Company Scheme on 29 March 07

Singapore Customs conducted a course to help companies set up their Internal (Export Control) Compliance Programme (ICP). The course also explained the Approved Company Scheme (ACS) and application of bulk permits to facilitate export of strategic goods.

Launch of TradeNet E-Learning Module.

Singapore Customs will be rolling out the new Tradenet® Version 4.0 on 1 October 2007. At the same time, we will also be upgrading and refreshing our internal systems through our eCustoms Project. In Tradenet® Version 4.0, Customs and IESGP requirements will be streamlined. The permit structure will be simpler and the number of permit fields reduced. For a preview of the new version via our e-learning courseware, please click here.

Chemistry Taskforce Outreach Session

Over 90 participants participated in this 2 day Chemistry Taskforce Outreach session organised by Singapore Customs. The overall objective of this inter-agency initiative is to discuss and understand the requirements govenning chemicals and chemical products and the common issues faced by the trade and forwarders dealing in these products.

To download the presentation slides from the agencies, please click here.

An Evening with our Friends from Bishan Home

Singapore Customs officers and friends from Bishan Home had a great underwater adventure at the "Finding Nemo On Ice" musical. Singapore Customs adopted the Bishan Home for the Intellectually Disabled to give officers the opportunity to participate in community work and service. We believe that involvement in such community outreach projects can connect people and bring the organisation closer together.



February 07 Events

Industry Consultations on Singapore's Strategic Goods Control System

To prepare the industry for the implementation of the expanded strategic goods control list for export, transhipment and transit which will take effect on 1 January 2008, Singapore Customs will be conducting a series of consultations. The first outreach and briefing session was conducted in February 2007. The objective is to familiarize the industry with the expanded list and to discuss the regulatory procedures.

Singapore Customs Launches Trade Facilitation Kit

The Trade Facilitation Kit provides an overview of the various facilitation schemes for the trade community. Broadly, the schemes can be categorized as follows - General Facilitation (for general traders), Industry-based Facilitation (for companies with industry specific-needs) and Tailored Facilitation (for individual companies with unique environments). For more information, please click here

January 07 Events

International Customs Day

Singapore Customs celebrated International Customs Day Commendation Ceremony on 26 January 2007 with the launch of its new corporate website and a ceremony to commend outstanding enforcement officers. International Customs Day is celebrated under the auspices of the World Customs Organisation (WCO). Singapore Customs has been a member of the WCO since 1975. Celebrated each year on January 26, this special day recognises the efforts of customs services world-wide towards making our communities safe, secure and prosperous.



Suppy Chain Security Branch Outreach Programme

To increase awareness on the importance of Supply Chain Security and to promote the Secure Trade Partnership Programme, Singapore Customs conducted a series of outreach seminars in January 2007. A total of 500 participants from the trade and logistics industries attended the outreach seminars.

Singapore announced the implementation of Secure Trade Partnership (or STP in short), the national supply chain security programme last July. Singapore Customs is designated the National Authority for the programme, which is expected to be launched in mid 2007.

Outstanding Service Award

Ms Roswati Mustadi, Higher Customs Officer received the Outstanding Service Award from Minister of Transport, Mr Raymond Lim for her impeccable service rendered.

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